Cheers for the freak show, Bellator. Now everyone who watched it is in desperate need of a shower.
Kimbo vs Dada just set the sport back a solid 10 years. After Shamrock vs Gracie we may be back in the dark ages.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) February 20, 2016
You weren’t wrong, Andre. Kimbo Slice v Dada 5000 was horrid and undoubtedly the lowpoint of the night, but that doesn’t mean the main event between two actual MMA legends wasn’t also incredibly difficult to watch.
I am just kind of sad now. #Bellator149
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) February 20, 2016
The headline bout saw Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock, who have a collective age of 101, slug it out for… well, either for the payday or the fear of turning their backs on the sport. Both possibilities are pretty heart-breaking, when you think about it.
In all serious I can't have anymore respect for how Ken&Royce paved the way for the UFC to build the sport to what it is today
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) February 20, 2016
But it is sad that they are still fighting and are not content with their legacy and their $ situation
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) February 20, 2016
Thankfully, the fight was relatively short as Gracie got the win by finishing his opponent with ground and pound in the first round. There was some controversy however, as it appeared as though Shamrock was hit in the groin during a clinch before being taken down to the mat.
After the referee intervened and called the fight to a halt, Shamrock pleaded his case but to no avail. You can check out the full fight in the video embedded below.
